Moonshine here! 2016 AT Thru-hiker and twenty-something taking on adventures after life on the trail. See where my hiking and fundraising efforts for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention take me! Aspiring dehydrating food connoisseur.
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Gear Review: Smartwool Merino 150 Women’s Base Layer Tee
Smartwool Merino 150 Women's Base Layer Tee Description: The Smartwool Merino 150 Base Layer Short Sleeve Tee wicks away moisture,
Gear Review: Leki Corklite Trekking Poles
Leki Corklite Trekking Poles Image from Leki Description: Leki Corklite Trekking Poles are a staple on any hike I take, whether it
Gear Review: Sea to Summit UltraLight Insulated Sleeping Mat
Sea to Summit UltraLight Insulated Mat Description: The Sea to Summit Ultralight Insulated Mat provides a lightweight option with incredible
3 Ways To Take A “Trailcation” On a Thru-Hike
Trailcation: Taking A Vacation and/or Break From the Trail During my thru-hike, I took advantage of nero's and zeros, turning them into
10 Things to Know Before You Start Dehydrating Food
The Beginner's Guide to Dehydrating To put it simply-I love food. And, I knew backpacking for five months would make meal times interesting.
Gear Review: Osprey Exos 58L Backpack
Osprey Exos 58L Backpack Description: Meet the AT Osprey favorite, the Exos 58L. For an AT thru hike, weighing in at 2 lbs 10 oz with over seven
Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest Adara HD Sleeping Bag
Therm-a-Rest Adara HD 22 Degree Down Sleeping Bag Images from Therm-a-Rest Description: Therm-a-Rest Adara HD is a four season, lightweight,
The Things We Carried
Living out of your backpack is serious business. For nearly five months I lived out of my backpack, trekking from Georgia to Maine. Before setting
3 Steps to Jumpstart Thru-Hike Planning
Deciding to hike the Appalachian Trail is quite an undertaking. For those interested in thru-hike planning, there's some basic logistics that have to
Gear Review: Osprey Ariel 65L
Osprey Ariel 65L Backpack Images from Osprey Description: The Osprey Ariel 65L pack is for the adventure ladies taking on alpine terrain and